EBSA Head Defends Proposed Investment Rule, Invites Industry Input
The Employee Benefits Security Administration chief confirmed that the agency is considering additional guidance on...
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Trump Signs Executive Order Launching IRA Web Site
The order calls for the Department of the Treasury to launch TrumpIRA.gov by January 1,...
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What’s at Stake in the DOL Proposal Directing Assets to TDFs That Include Alts?
The Department of Labor’s $178 billion-per-year estimate would mean private assets make up nearly 3.7% of target-date funds, the dominant investment in defined contribution plans.
DOL Eases Enforcement of New Rules for Paper Benefit Statements
The temporary policy gives retirement plan administrators more flexibility as federal regulators finalize guidance.
8th Circuit Tosses Wells Fargo Forfeiture Complaint on Lack of Standing
The decision marks the first appellate court ruling in a forfeited funds case, with a plethora of similar cases awaiting...
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Equitable, Corebridge Name Steve Scanlon, Bryan Pinsky to Run Combined Retirement Divisions
The merger is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
House Member Neal Questions GAO About Private Credit in Retirement Plans
The ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Ways and Means cited the ‘very concerning’ reports of redemption caps on...
How Can Readers Submit Questions to Ask the Experts?
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
Ascensus is Buying AmericanTCS
Acquisition of the Pittsburgh-based retirement solutions provider is expected to expand Ascensus’ services for plan sponsors and other parts of...
Ford Sued Over Alleged Misuse of Workers’ Retirement Savings
The complaint claims the automaker improperly charged 401(k) participants for administrative costs and allowed excessive service-provider fees.
How Much Do Trump’s IRA Plans Resemble the Australian Superannuation System?
The president and his advisers float the idea of borrowing elements from Australia’s vast superannuation regime, but experts question how...
Employers Buckle Down on Pharmacy, Medical Costs
Recent surveys show that companies plan to scale back coverage of GLP-1 medications for weight loss and that employees question...
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Defined contribution plans are a critical component of retirement savings and, for many, can be a lifeline to financial security in retirement. However, participants want and need help to retire with dignity. We...
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In this webinar, you’ll discover how defined contribution plan participants are navigating the decumulation dilemma— taking their accumulated savings as a paycheck (i.e., an annuity) or a perceived “pot of gold” (i.e., a...
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The retirement ripple effect: The cost of delayed retirement
More employees are working beyond age 65—not only by choice, but often because they’re not financially prepared to retire. This shift creates a notable ripple effect across organizations, influencing cost structures, mobility, and...
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